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My parents are from Nelson Co, in between Lynchburg and Charlottesville.

My father's home was saved by a boulder which split the waters as it rolled down the mountain. There was three feet of mud in their house. The high water mark was always over my head.

Their barn was destroyed. Before the sun rose the next day*, the Amish from PA were there to rebuild. I was a wee pup so I have no recollection of the actual events. The stories are unbelievable. I have a cousin named Camille.

* I don't believe it was actually the next day because the roads were impassable but it was very soon after the flooding.

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Posted: 09/14/2018 at 3:20PM

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A good story to read, Hurricane Camille, if you live on the West side of NC -- thankbud 09/14/2018 1:46PM

My parents are from Nelson Co, in between Lynchburg and Charlottesville. -- Thankful Hokie 09/14/2018 3:20PM

So you are 1 of the -- thankbud 09/14/2018 4:25PM

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My best friend got himself a new cousin, Camille, the day after Camille. -- thankbud 09/14/2018 2:28PM

Last name Flippin? ** -- Thankful Hokie 09/14/2018 3:22PM

Sho' 'nuff. Our families have been friends for 3 generations. My best -- thankbud 09/14/2018 4:20PM